Everyone said that if he was 2 inches taller at the draft he would've been drafted in the top 3, well there it is, he is 5'10. If that was the Detroit Red Wings ' version of playoff hockey, it doesn't bode well for their wild-card chase. 2022 NHL MOCK DRAFT ROUND 1 PREDICTIONS 1. Of course, him leaping up means someone else is slipping down into Detroits mix, and here that player is WHL forward Matthew Savoie. Copyright 2021 National Hockey Now and Detroit Hockey Now. However, there is no agreement on who it will be when the Red Wings take their first round pick July 7 in Montreal. With Juju Smith-Schuster set to become an unrestricted free agent, the Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs are likely in the market for another field-stretching receiver. Yes please. An example of data being processed may be a unique identifier stored in a cookie. The Finnish winger has a strong shot, speed, and puck handling to insert himself On July 7-8, the 2022 NHL Draft will take place, which means we will soon know exactly who Detroit Red Wings GM Steve Yzerman decides to select. But over the past three seasons, Detroits overseas personnel and Frolundas coaching staff have developed the hulking winger into a player who is ready to compete for an NHL job. Whether Detroit makes all 10 selections, more, or less, the organization needs to maximize the value of each pick. Whether the Red Wings select Gauthier, Savoie, Lambert, or Marco Kasper, theyll have added a talented center to a prospect pipeline desperately in need of one. Right wing Danila Yurov, Magnitogorski, KHL: Hes 6-foot-1, 185 pounds and already playing in the KHL. 8 overall pick in the opening round.if(typeof ez_ad_units != 'undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[580,400],'detroitsportsnation_com-medrectangle-4','ezslot_1',695,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-detroitsportsnation_com-medrectangle-4-0'); The question is, which direction will Yzerman decide to go when the Red Wings are on the clock with the No. Geekie has Rasmussen 2.0 written all over himself. The depth charts include player stats, waivers details, injury statuses, how they were acquired, and special teams info (penalty kill and powerplay lines) Mock Draft (Entry Draft Simulator) Trade Machine (Trade MOCK-DRAFT. Analysis: Even though the actual order of the top six here doesnt matter for the Red Wings purposes, I had a little bit of fun with those picks in this scenario. Moving into the third round, the Red Wings should choose the next-best player remaining on their board regardless of position. Right wing Jonathan Lekkerimaki, Djurgarden, Sweden: Morreale likes Lekkerimakis goal-scoring ability, noting that he led the Under-18 World Championships with 15 points. WebDetroit Red Wings land Moritz Seider-lite in 2022 NHL Mock Draft In a mock draft recently released by Cam Cosentino of Sportsnet, he believes the Red Wing will select Hes an explosive offensive player. When hes not scoring at will, hes dishing tape-to-tape passes like its nobodys business. I want to believe that all our shitty drafts were us powering up for this one to get a big dose of bullshit in our favour for once. 2022 NHL mock draft: Round 7 Draft date: July 7th 2021 @ 12:00 AM Publication date: Saturday, July 9th 2022 a 06:59 pm Check out our 7 Round 2023 NHL Mock Draft, our 7 Round 2024 NHL Mock Draft, our 7 Round 2025 NHL Mock Draft , and NHL Odds Draft year 2022 Version Current Round 7 ROUND 7 7 of 7 Drafts K.C., meanwhile, may have something spicy inKadarius Toneybut can never have enough toys for Patrick Mahomes and Co., especially withJuJu Smith-Schusterheading elsewhere in this exercise., #NFLRumors Free Agent Odell Beckham Jr top potential landing spots.#Giants #Cowboys #Ravens #Chiefs pic.twitter.com/3OoTZz7qiF. The Red Wings have a dire need at these two positions, with center being the higher priority at the moment. Although it had no shortage of entertainment, were already turning our heads to the draft. In a 2022 1 pick. In laymans terms, Savoie is exactly the kind of player the Red Wings need. So if Havelid pans out, his value will far surpass the late-round pick used to acquire him.if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,250],'thehockeywriters_com-leader-2','ezslot_9',833,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-thehockeywriters_com-leader-2-0'); Its clear Yzerman likes to play chess at the draft. Both shoot the puck very well, but also play a strong, two-way game. 78.2k members in the DetroitRedWings community. The Detroit Red Wings will be attacking the draft with the anticipation of getting a future star player at pick eight. With the Montreal Canadiens, New Jersey Devils, Arizona Coyotes, Seattle 6. Thats what this piece attempts to capture. The 5-foot-10 netminder will be passed over due to his size, but is definitely worth a late-round flier. To answer your question, the answer is now. The Red Wings have a list of needs, and one of the biggest, for me, is the lack of talent they have down the middle. Welp, Detroit Red Wings F Filip Hronek has suffered an injury against the Senators. Thank you for your support! Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. In his latest 2023 NFL mock draft, ESPN analyst Mel Kiper has the Detroit Lions selecting two defensive players in All NHL logos and marks and NHL team logos and marks as well as all other proprietary materials depicted herein are the property of the NHL and the respective NHL teams and may not be reproduced without the prior written consent of NHL Enterprises, L.P. Seattle: Simon Nemec, RHD, Nitra (Slovakia), 5. Its like a combination of heat, humidity, and the overwhelming weight of expectations. After a pretty disappointing end to an otherwise promising season, theyre back to the drawing board with yet another chance at picking the next star. 8 overall pick? This coming Thursday and Friday, the 2022 NHL Draft will take place, which means we will soon know exactly who Detroit Red Wings GM Steve Yzerman decides to select with his first pick. Red Wings Show They Arent Ready to be Prime Time Players, Red Wings Re-sign Jake Walman For Three More Seasons, The Daily: Might a Christmas snowstorm end up costing Red Wings the playoffs? The storylines! 1. 78.2k members in the DetroitRedWings community. 9, there will be quality players available. Inside the offensive zone, hes lethal. #IIHFWorlds pic.twitter.com/kAbQDWYWps, Steven Ellis (@StevenEllisTHN) May 15, 2022. The Detroit Red Wings should really start thinking about the trade deadline and what the team may do as it nears in the coming month or so. 8. The Red Wings need young forwards more than young defensemen. No doubt in my mind that he is the best player from the draft as of now. And its a prudent question. 8 overall pick? Even if they do not trade down, they will have two first-round picks, two second-round picks, and a third-round pick (all in the top 81). Enter your email address to sign-up and receive notifications of new posts by email. Manage Settings One of the biggest needs on Steve Yzermans offseason checklist is a playmaking second-line center. Like I did last year, well focus on prospects who could be available at No. The 2022 NHL Draft is just around the corner. Always free! Call 1-800-GAMBLER. Savoies skillset is so dynamic that he can work with nearly anyone on the roster. Right Wing Joakim Kemell, JYP, Finland: He netted a hat trick, including an overtime tally, to help Finland down Canada 6-5 at the World Under-18 Championships. If you choose to make a purchase after clicking a link, I may receive a commission at no additional cost to you. 7 or No. Now, Red Wings fans would be well within their rights to see this and wonder why Detroit would spend a third top-10 pick in four years on a defenseman instead of snagging the young top-six center the team so badly needs. If you would like to change your settings or withdraw consent at any time, the link to do so is in our privacy policy accessible from our home page.. Center Matt Savoie, Winnipeg, WHL: Kimelman highlights the fact that Savoie is believed to be the fastest player in the draft. This playmaking center has 62 points in 56 games this season. Here is what Pronman has to say about the Red Wings selecting Kasper at No. Disclaimer: This page may contain affiliate links. Some could be chosen ahead of Detroits draft slot, but who exactly is up for debate. Not bad for a first-year guy. ; Capitals are open for business, Walman wants to be where hes wanted; Reportedly close to signing new deal with Red Wings, Red Wings giving GM Yzerman good trouble (+), Influx of players from Red Wings creating good problem for Griffins coach Simon | DHN+, Why Simon Edvinsson Likely Will Stay in Grand Rapids This Season (+), If History Holds True, Fans Shouldnt Worry About Larkin Leaving (+), Red Wings Two Truths and a Lie: Playoffs, Larkin and Trades (+). Florida Panthers. That said, these players all have areas that theyll need to refine before they get a shot at the NHL level. 8. Although he hasnt played in over a calendar year, the 30-year-old Beckham Jr. could still be a useful piece in Kansas Citys offense. But if hes available at No. All rights reserved. Based on last season, the Red Wings seem poised to try to get a little bit bigger and stronger up front. May 10, 2022. Right handed, potential center that was once projected to go top 3? He came up through the same Frolunda pipeline that produced Lucas Raymond, Simon Edvinsson, Elmer Soderblom, Theodor Niederbach, and Liam Dower Nilsson. The Reddit home for the National Hockey League's Detroit Red Wings. NHL, the NHL Shield and the word mark NHL Winter Classic are registered trademarks and Original Six is a trademark of the National Hockey League. On defense, Ryan Chesley and Mattias Havelid would be nice snags in the second round. Red Wings Role Call: Givani Smiths Future, The Daily: Former Red Wing Troy Stecher is LA Kings Playoff Hero, Lightning Goalie Vasilevskiy Brings Red Wings Back to Earth. Theyre not going to be difference-makers, but valuable role players instead. Furthermore, there are so many things that could change and happen before the draft which makes it that much more exciting. After all, Alex DeBrincat of the Chicago Blackhawks is 57 and scored 41 goals this season. Sign up for our regular 'Red Wings Newsletter' for all the latest. Edmonton isn't currently in position to move up to 1st anymore. I want to be rubbing the sides of my face come draft night. 7 to No. And both Kemell and Lekkerimki have the kind of offensive talent that could tempt the teams picking right above Detroit. Logan Cooley. Dominating at the Swedish Junior level. The consent submitted will only be used for data processing originating from this website. Lekkerimaki helped Sweden win the gold medal. The Red Wings have terrible luck in the draft lottery, so dont expect that to change this year. Each mock draft Detroit Hockey Now staff reviewed has the Red Wings drafting a forward at No. 2022 NHL 1st-Round Mock Draft 1. Montreal Canadiens. However, being essentially a lock at number one overall, its likely that Detroit wont get a shot at Wright. Juraj Slafkovksy ( George Walker IV-USA TODAY Sports) Draft picks are currency when it comes to the NHL trade deadline and this year will be no different. Of note, Havelid was absolutely stellar for Sweden at the U18 World Junior Championship this spring. 1 overall pick in the draft. Bystedt, in particular, has intriguing hockey sense to go with his 6-foot-3 frame. Hes got extremely quick side-to-side hands that help him beat defenders one-on-one off of cuts. - Scott Wheeler, The Athletic, Hell analyze all possible options and make the best possible play within a split second, creating offense before most defenders get a chance to react. 8 in the standings through the final week here, they'd enter the lottery with 12.4% odds to pick in the top two and guaranteed a top-10 selection. But whos the next big name for the Winged Wheel? 9 or No. AZ, CO, CT, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, (select parishes), MD, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY, CA-ONT only.Eligibility restrictions apply. It is more likely hes a winger at the next level, though as is Swedish winger Jonathan Lekkerimki. 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